All Asia: South & Central
The ExplainerThe Trump presidency: What's in store for US allies?On the campaign trail, President-elect Trump repeatedly challenged the status quo regarding key US allies, including NATO, Japan, and South Korea. But his actual intentions are unclear.
The ExplainerThe Trump presidency: What will it change in the Middle East?US relations with Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey are some of the most challenging in the region, and Donald Trump's election looks likely to unsettle them all.- Pakistan train collision kills at least 11 - hospital officialAll train traffic between Karachi and the rest of the country was suspended after the collision near the city's Landi Railway Station.
First LookWhy WHO is getting tough with Asian tobacco growersIn China and Vietnam, where smoking rates are among the highest in the world, state control of the tobacco industry has frustrated public health campaigns.
Pakistan arrests "Afghan Girl" from iconic photo on ID fraud chargeShe faces up to 14 years in prison if convicted of fraud.
In Pakistan attack, hints of a new ISIS footholdThe Islamic State is losing ground in Syria and Iraq. But an attack in Pakistan suggests its ideology might be retaining potency elsewhere.
Why did Pakistan's parliament close an 'honor killings' loophole?Under mounting pressure in the wake of a prominent social media star's death at the hands of her brother, lawmakers took action to protect women.
First LookTaliban forces launch assault on northern Afghan city of KunduzTaliban fighters launched a coordinated assault on Kunduz overnight, approaching the city from four sides and entering the city.
Peace proves elusive after clashes in Kashmir stir India-Pakistan tensionsBoth nations are concerned about projecting power – domestically, as well as to their rival. But brinkshanship could get out of hand.
First LookComparing himself to Hitler, Philippines President Duterte draws rebukesIn remarks on Friday, President Duterte likened his war on drugs to Hitler’s crimes against Jews, drawing strong criticism abroad. At home, however, many Filipinos support his harsh tactics.
At United Nations, Pakistan flags rising tension with IndiaPakistan's U.N. envoy asked to informally brief the Security Council on the country's escalating tension with neighboring India.
Afghanistan lays framework for possible peace with TalibanThe draft peace deal Afghanistan leaders signed with warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is the country's first peace agreement since the Taliban launched their insurgency in 2001.
In Kashmir, the paintbrush becomes an alternative tool for protestTwo artists, separated by generations and their experiences of their contested homeland, share an impetus to record a season of protest and violence.
17 soldiers killed in attack at Indian army base in KashmirThe attackers, believed to be members of the Jaish-e-Mohammed militant group, came from the Pakistani side of the border and were carrying items with Pakistani markings, Indian army officials say.
Second Taliban attack in two days catches Kabul aid workers in crossfireCARE International personnel were evacuated after a suicide car bombing near their Kabul compound.
Reported death of Uzbek president launches succession speculationUzbek President Islam Karimov has died, three diplomatic sources told Reuters on Friday, leaving no obvious successor to lead the Central Asian nation of 32 million.
India faces backlash for clothing guidelines for female touristsIn an effort to curb sexual assaults, India's tourism minister has suggested that female tourists not wear skirts or walk alone at night, advice that gender equality advocates say reflects a culture of 'victim-blaming.'
In Kabul, attack on American University targets a rare oasisThe school, which opened in 2006, has symbolized a path to progress for many. Thirteen people were killed, including students, educators, and security guards.
6.8 earthquake in Myanmar felt from Thailand to BangladeshLimited damage was reported after a powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar on Wednesday.
FocusAfghans, the forgotten refugeesAfghan scholar Naser Mozaffari survived harrowing experiences in Afghanistan, Syria, and Turkey. But his asylum application in Turkey has yet to be approved.
